Lake View Park International Scout Centre, Scout training center in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Lake View Park International Scout Centre is a scout facility located on an extensive property in central Sri Lanka with training grounds, campsites, classrooms, and residential buildings. The site serves local and international scout groups for their activities and programs.
The property was granted to a local scout group in Kandy in 1924 and received two visits from Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the scout movement, during the 1920s. These early connections remain central to the site's identity.
The center brings together young people from different countries and teaches values like teamwork and respect for nature through shared outdoor activities. Visitors can see how scouting ideals play out in everyday training and international gatherings.
The location sits a few kilometers outside Kandy and is accessible for groups planning to stay overnight or for extended visits. Visitors should arrange ahead of time, as the facility primarily serves organized scout events.
The highest point of the property, Baden Powell Hill, offers views of surrounding mountain ranges including the Knuckles and Hanthana massif. The hill honors the movement's founder and marks the site's historical connection.
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